Glossary of terms
The table below provides a list of key terms and their meaning.
ADD | Attention Deficit Disorder |
ADHD | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
ASD / ASC | Autistic Spectrum Disorder / Autistic Spectrum Condition |
CAMHS | Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service |
EHCP | Education, Health and Care Plan |
EP | Educational Psychologist |
EWO | Education Welfare Officer |
HI | Hearing Impairment |
SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia |
IASS | Information, Advice and Support Services |
KASH | Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits |
LSA | Learning Support Assistant |
ODD | Oppositional Defiance Disorder |
OT | Occupational Therapy |
PDA | Pathological Demand Avoidance |
SALT | Speech and Language Therapy |
SEMH | Social Emotional and Mental Health |
SEND | Special Educational Needs and Disabilities |
SENDCo | Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator |
SFP | School Focused Plan |
SSS | Sensory Support Service |
VI | Visual Impairment |